Collosso Lipa: The House of Giant Burgers is Back!

I first saw Collosso House of Giant Burgers I think a couple of years ago along the busy highway of Paninsingin. I remember wanting to try it out badly. After all, they’re advertising giant burgers. But due to lack of parking space, I wasn’t able to try it out. I remember being sad when they closed, with me unable to try their giant burgers.

So imagine my excitement when I found out that Collosso Lipa is making a comeback, this time at a more accessible location at The Courtyard of the Big Ben Complex. I immediately said yes when they invited me to try it out.

NOTE: Lots of parking spaces here!

About the Giant Burgers of Collosso Lipa

As the tagline, House of Giant Burgers, imply, Collosso Lipa serves giant burgers. If I’m not mistaken, they started the trend of giant burgers here in Lipa City.

Collosso Lipa at their accessible location at The Courtyard Big Ben Complex.

While they do have junior-sized burgers, they’re known for their giant burgers that start with their XS (extra small) size of 5 inches, which would leave you wide-eyed and wondering how you’re going to finish it if you’re expecting an extra small burger. They also have the Small (7 inches), Medium (10 inches), and Large (14 inches).

Yep, their burgers will point at your diet and laugh at its face. Better schedule a visit here on your cheat day.

Okay, a lot has been said about the sizes of their burgers. We get it. Their burgers are huge. That’s good for your IG feed. But did it pass the most important test of all? I’m talking about the taste test.

The first thing that you have to know is they use 100% beef for their burgers, and it’s quite obvious the moment you take your first bite. You’re not going to taste extenders. It also helps that they use high quality beef.

Best of all, their patties are homemade. That’s very important for high-quality burgers.

As a disclaimer though, a few people may think that their burger patties are a little bland on their own. That’s by design. They don’t over-season their burger patties simply because we all have different preferences when it comes to seasoning. It was perfectly seasoned for me especially with the complementary condiments and toppings on the burgers. But if it’s a bit bland for you, there are salt and pepper shakers on the table so you can season it according to your preference.

Imagine biting into a burger that’s a bit too over-seasoned for your taste. What else can you do but try to finish the whole thing? That’s what the owners of Collosso Lipa would like to avoid. They want each and every patty to be seasoned according to the liking of each and every customer.

Think of it like lomi. A lot of the lomi houses serve their lomi rather bland. It’s because we’re going to use soy sauce, calamansi and chili on it anyway. This way, we get to control how our lomi is going to taste. The same thing applies to the burgers of Collosso Lipa.

The important thing is the burger patty is cooked perfectly. It takes a special skill to make sure that bigger patties are cooked perfectly. Bigger patties have a tendency to be overcooked on some parts and undercooked on some parts. This wasn’t the case with the giant burgers of Collosso Lipa.

If you’re extra hungry, you should also try their other offerings that complement their burgers well. They have 3 different pasta dishes – Thor (bacon and tomato pasta), Poseidon (tuna aglio olio pasta), and Hercules (carbonara).

We all loved their fried chicken. It’s so crispy, with the crispy skin and garlicky breading trapping the moisture in. Cut through the crispy skin and watch as the steam escapes. It’s fascinating to watch. The moisture is sealed in, though, so every bite is juicy.

Collosso Lipa is one of those restaurants that you have to try as a group. It’s best enjoyed by ordering one of those massive burgers along with their other dishes and sharing it with your best friends. So share this post and tag your friends!

As a frustrated chef, Jay puts his Certificate in Culinary Arts from the International School for Culinary Arts & Hotel Management to good use by eating...a LOT. As the co-founder and head blogger for Hello Lipa, you'll often see Jay touring the city for the best places to dine in and the most fun events to attend. If not doing Hello Lipa duties, you'll see Jay either at a Starbucks or at the gym, if not doing hubby and daddy duties at the Recinto/Hello Lipa HQ.